Random Bookshelf Reading 76
Question: Today?
Answer: "Gods Lover divine and perfect Comrade,/Waiting content, invisible yet, but certain,/Be thou my God." (p.227)
From Leaves of Grass: And Selected Prose by Walt Whitman.
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Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 75
Random Bookshelf Reading 75
Question: Today?
Answer: "There is another kind of pattern with Saturn in the second house which is outwardly opposite yet inwardly the same. This is the person who may have been perfectly comfortable as a child on the material plane yet who is denied a different kind of possession, a sense of inner values and of personal worth. One cannot blame this, or any other characteristic, wholly on the attitude of the parents, however, for the individual has chosen his environment in the first place and moreover would not be sensitive to certain values and not others if a similar note were not resonated within his own inner structure. So we will often see a person who, literally or symbolically, will sell himself for security because he has no other sense of values and in the end does not value himself. He judges himself and others by how much he has, not by what he is." (p.38)
From Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil by Liz Greene.
Tomorrow, I'll be starting on a shelf of poetry and fiction. This should be interesting!
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Question: Today?
Answer: "There is another kind of pattern with Saturn in the second house which is outwardly opposite yet inwardly the same. This is the person who may have been perfectly comfortable as a child on the material plane yet who is denied a different kind of possession, a sense of inner values and of personal worth. One cannot blame this, or any other characteristic, wholly on the attitude of the parents, however, for the individual has chosen his environment in the first place and moreover would not be sensitive to certain values and not others if a similar note were not resonated within his own inner structure. So we will often see a person who, literally or symbolically, will sell himself for security because he has no other sense of values and in the end does not value himself. He judges himself and others by how much he has, not by what he is." (p.38)
From Saturn: A New Look at an Old Devil by Liz Greene.
Tomorrow, I'll be starting on a shelf of poetry and fiction. This should be interesting!
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 74
Random Bookshelf Reading 74
Question: Today?
Answer: Celtic Christianity "For my shield this day I call:/The mighty power:/The Holy Trinity!/Affirming threeness,/Confessing oneness,/In the making of all/Through love.../For my shield this day I call:/Heaven's might,/Sun's brightness,/Moon's whiteness,/Fire's glory,/Lightning's swiftness,/Wind's wildness,/Ocean's depth,/Earth's solidity,/Rock's immobility..." (Mackey, pp.46f) (p.256)
From God: A Brief History: The Human Search for Eternal Truth by John Bowker.
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Question: Today?
Answer: Celtic Christianity "For my shield this day I call:/The mighty power:/The Holy Trinity!/Affirming threeness,/Confessing oneness,/In the making of all/Through love.../For my shield this day I call:/Heaven's might,/Sun's brightness,/Moon's whiteness,/Fire's glory,/Lightning's swiftness,/Wind's wildness,/Ocean's depth,/Earth's solidity,/Rock's immobility..." (Mackey, pp.46f) (p.256)
From God: A Brief History: The Human Search for Eternal Truth by John Bowker.
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Sunday, November 27, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 73
Random Bookshelf Reading 73
Question: This week?
Answer: "7 Libra A witch stands next to her chicken coop and chats with a neighbor, keeping one eye peeled for a hawk that has been attacking her chickens." (p.187)
From The Zodiac by Degrees: 360 New Symbols by Martin Goldsmith.
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Question: This week?
Answer: "7 Libra A witch stands next to her chicken coop and chats with a neighbor, keeping one eye peeled for a hawk that has been attacking her chickens." (p.187)
From The Zodiac by Degrees: 360 New Symbols by Martin Goldsmith.
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Saturday, November 26, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 72
Random Bookshelf Reading 72
Question: Today?
Answer: "Pluto can be very underhanded, very demanding. Pluto is the only planet whose energy simultaneously goes out and in; it's like Scorpio--sucking you in. Scorpio and Pluto are the only factors in astrology like that. So people with Venus in Scorpio or with Pluto-Venus close aspects (especially the stressful ones) are often subtly demanding. They put out this energy toward you to try to draw you in." (p.130)
From Relationships & Life Cycles: Modern Dimensions of Astrology by Stephen Arroyo.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "Pluto can be very underhanded, very demanding. Pluto is the only planet whose energy simultaneously goes out and in; it's like Scorpio--sucking you in. Scorpio and Pluto are the only factors in astrology like that. So people with Venus in Scorpio or with Pluto-Venus close aspects (especially the stressful ones) are often subtly demanding. They put out this energy toward you to try to draw you in." (p.130)
From Relationships & Life Cycles: Modern Dimensions of Astrology by Stephen Arroyo.
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Friday, November 25, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 71
Random Bookshelf Reading 71
Question: Today?
Answer: "Wednesday morning Womb of Darkness,/Glimmer of the Dawn,/I arise from your embrace./" (p.54)
From Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings by Caitlin Matthews.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "Wednesday morning Womb of Darkness,/Glimmer of the Dawn,/I arise from your embrace./" (p.54)
From Celtic Devotional: Daily Prayers and Blessings by Caitlin Matthews.
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 70
Random Bookshelf Reading 70
Question: Today?
Answer: "Karma The word "karma" is used in so many ways by occultists, astrologers, and others concerned with the universal laws that guide our lives that, in considering the relation of astrology to karma, we should first of all clarify the meaning of the term. Basically, it refers to the universal law of cause and effect, identical with the biblical idea that "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." This law is merely the broader application of our earthly ideas of cause and effect; it is obvious that no one who plants thistles can expect to harvest roses. The law of karma is similar to the law of Newtonian mechanics that states: "For each action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." The only difference between the universal law of karma and the mundane physical law of cause and effect is the scope of existence that each embraces. The law of karma assumes that life is a continuous experience, not by any means limited to one incarnation in the material world. The universal law of karma, then, can be seen as a way of achieving and maintaining universal justice and equilibrium. It is, in fact, one of the most simple, all-encompassing laws of life. It is inseparable from what some have called the "law of opportunity"--i.e., a universal law that places each of us in the conditions which provide the exact spiritual lessons we need in order to become more god-like. (p.3)
From Astrology Karma & Transformation: The Inner Dimensions of the Birth Chart by Stephen Arroyo.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "Karma The word "karma" is used in so many ways by occultists, astrologers, and others concerned with the universal laws that guide our lives that, in considering the relation of astrology to karma, we should first of all clarify the meaning of the term. Basically, it refers to the universal law of cause and effect, identical with the biblical idea that "Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." This law is merely the broader application of our earthly ideas of cause and effect; it is obvious that no one who plants thistles can expect to harvest roses. The law of karma is similar to the law of Newtonian mechanics that states: "For each action, there is an equal and opposite reaction." The only difference between the universal law of karma and the mundane physical law of cause and effect is the scope of existence that each embraces. The law of karma assumes that life is a continuous experience, not by any means limited to one incarnation in the material world. The universal law of karma, then, can be seen as a way of achieving and maintaining universal justice and equilibrium. It is, in fact, one of the most simple, all-encompassing laws of life. It is inseparable from what some have called the "law of opportunity"--i.e., a universal law that places each of us in the conditions which provide the exact spiritual lessons we need in order to become more god-like. (p.3)
From Astrology Karma & Transformation: The Inner Dimensions of the Birth Chart by Stephen Arroyo.
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Sunday, November 20, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 69
Random Bookshelf Reading 69
Question: This week?
Answer: "Taurus's Achilles' Heel: Losing Security Taureans fear losing security, either physical or emotional. According to astrological wisdom, cash represents security to a Taurus. This can be just a symbol, though. Taurus can define security in any number of ways: a home, a car, a corner office, a school, a wardrobe. It could also be you. Whatever it is, be warned that Taurus will hold onto it with a possessiveness that would even put Cancer to shame. So tread carefully. (p.30)
From Astrologically Incorrect by Terry Marlowe.
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Question: This week?
Answer: "Taurus's Achilles' Heel: Losing Security Taureans fear losing security, either physical or emotional. According to astrological wisdom, cash represents security to a Taurus. This can be just a symbol, though. Taurus can define security in any number of ways: a home, a car, a corner office, a school, a wardrobe. It could also be you. Whatever it is, be warned that Taurus will hold onto it with a possessiveness that would even put Cancer to shame. So tread carefully. (p.30)
From Astrologically Incorrect by Terry Marlowe.
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Saturday, November 19, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 68
Random Bookshelf Reading 68
Question: Today?
Answer: "Petro * Fire La Place The card depicts a la place drawing a crossroads of fire with his machete. As he traces the crossroads in the earth, fire leaps out of the cut. One hand is held aloft and one is pointing downward to indicate "As above, so below." He is bringing the fires of the upper atmosphere down to create a crossroads or gate between the Worlds of the Visible and the Invisible." (p.205)
From The New Orleans Voodoo Tarot by Louis Martinie and Sallie Ann Glassman.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "Petro * Fire La Place The card depicts a la place drawing a crossroads of fire with his machete. As he traces the crossroads in the earth, fire leaps out of the cut. One hand is held aloft and one is pointing downward to indicate "As above, so below." He is bringing the fires of the upper atmosphere down to create a crossroads or gate between the Worlds of the Visible and the Invisible." (p.205)
From The New Orleans Voodoo Tarot by Louis Martinie and Sallie Ann Glassman.
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Friday, November 18, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 67
Random Bookshelf Reading 67
Question: Today?
Answer: "How to Seduce a Sagittarius Key tip: Come on hot and strong from the beginning. Sagittarians are not that interested in long overtures. Sagittarius is a Fire sign and is more likely to be impressed by forthrightness." (p.167)
From Seduction By The Stars: An Astrological Guide to Love, Lust, and Intimate Relationships by Ren Alexander and Geraldine Rose.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "How to Seduce a Sagittarius Key tip: Come on hot and strong from the beginning. Sagittarians are not that interested in long overtures. Sagittarius is a Fire sign and is more likely to be impressed by forthrightness." (p.167)
From Seduction By The Stars: An Astrological Guide to Love, Lust, and Intimate Relationships by Ren Alexander and Geraldine Rose.
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Thursday, November 17, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 66
Random Bookshelf Reading 66
Question: Today?
Answer: "In your tarot journal, as in any tarot practice, you will get the best results by examining your own role in your relationships. Limit your tarot readings to questions that directly pertain to your own life and your own thoughts. Focus your thoughts and energy on your own choices and your own past, present, and future. That way, the information you glean from a tarot reading will be properly focused on your own life." (p.54)
From Tarot Journaling: Using the Celtic Cross to Unveil Your Hidden Story by Corrine Kenner.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "In your tarot journal, as in any tarot practice, you will get the best results by examining your own role in your relationships. Limit your tarot readings to questions that directly pertain to your own life and your own thoughts. Focus your thoughts and energy on your own choices and your own past, present, and future. That way, the information you glean from a tarot reading will be properly focused on your own life." (p.54)
From Tarot Journaling: Using the Celtic Cross to Unveil Your Hidden Story by Corrine Kenner.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 65
Random Bookshelf Reading 65
Question: Today?
Answer: "Sixth House Your Daily Routine also gets a bit less flexible than you're used to when Saturn comes through this house--unless you've got Saturn or Capricorn here natally. In that case, you'll enjoy this transit, and the added self-discipline it will afford you. On the other hand, this transit is hell on folks with Uranus in this house, who are used to having their day go more or less as they feel it should, who don't like to deal with time-frames, schedules, or appointments. In a nutshell, you're about to Get It Together, on a daily basis, so whatever you do, every day, regularly, will need to be much more regulated and stabilized. Get yourself a Daily Planner, learn how to make lists, and be on time for all your appointments." (p.168)
From Astrology for the Light Side of the Future by Kim Rogers-Gallagher.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "Sixth House Your Daily Routine also gets a bit less flexible than you're used to when Saturn comes through this house--unless you've got Saturn or Capricorn here natally. In that case, you'll enjoy this transit, and the added self-discipline it will afford you. On the other hand, this transit is hell on folks with Uranus in this house, who are used to having their day go more or less as they feel it should, who don't like to deal with time-frames, schedules, or appointments. In a nutshell, you're about to Get It Together, on a daily basis, so whatever you do, every day, regularly, will need to be much more regulated and stabilized. Get yourself a Daily Planner, learn how to make lists, and be on time for all your appointments." (p.168)
From Astrology for the Light Side of the Future by Kim Rogers-Gallagher.
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Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 64
Random Bookshelf Reading 64
Question: Today?
Answer: Libra Man the character Libra is the zodiac's Renaissance man. For him life is art, and he approaches existence as would a painter faced with a blank canvas, feeling empowered to create a world based solely on his idealized visions while striving to encapture sweeping abstract realities that he perceives as having remained heretofore out of humanity's reach. He is naturally attuned to the ordered, nonchaotic energies of the universe and is thus both highly principled and philosophical. Libra is a perfectionist, if not a platonist, forever focusing on conditions that might bring betterment, both for himself and for others; and yet wearing rose-colored glasses can also set him up for great disappointment. He is liberal in his beliefs, a pioneer on the intellectual plane, which often puts him at odds with the more stodgy aspects of society. Despite his freethinking, Libra is typically traditional in his need for a steady relationship, which nonetheless doesn't preclude extracurricular dalliances, in thought or deed. He is attracted to an independent female, an intellectual equal, with whom he can live in mutual harmony, while still maintaining separate spheres of influence. Love, for him, is a meeting of the minds, and a woman must share his appreciation for highbrow ideals, aesthetics, and a sensual if not etheric approach to sex. Same-gender relationships take on a brotherly quality, often prohibiting him from accessing deep, romantic feelings. He keeps things light with a lover, his bonds smacking of glorified friendships, far more homoerotic in nature than blatantly hot and heavy. (p.287)
From Sextrology: The Astrology of Sex and the Sexes by Starsky + Cox.
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Question: Today?
Answer: Libra Man the character Libra is the zodiac's Renaissance man. For him life is art, and he approaches existence as would a painter faced with a blank canvas, feeling empowered to create a world based solely on his idealized visions while striving to encapture sweeping abstract realities that he perceives as having remained heretofore out of humanity's reach. He is naturally attuned to the ordered, nonchaotic energies of the universe and is thus both highly principled and philosophical. Libra is a perfectionist, if not a platonist, forever focusing on conditions that might bring betterment, both for himself and for others; and yet wearing rose-colored glasses can also set him up for great disappointment. He is liberal in his beliefs, a pioneer on the intellectual plane, which often puts him at odds with the more stodgy aspects of society. Despite his freethinking, Libra is typically traditional in his need for a steady relationship, which nonetheless doesn't preclude extracurricular dalliances, in thought or deed. He is attracted to an independent female, an intellectual equal, with whom he can live in mutual harmony, while still maintaining separate spheres of influence. Love, for him, is a meeting of the minds, and a woman must share his appreciation for highbrow ideals, aesthetics, and a sensual if not etheric approach to sex. Same-gender relationships take on a brotherly quality, often prohibiting him from accessing deep, romantic feelings. He keeps things light with a lover, his bonds smacking of glorified friendships, far more homoerotic in nature than blatantly hot and heavy. (p.287)
From Sextrology: The Astrology of Sex and the Sexes by Starsky + Cox.
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Sunday, November 13, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 63
Random Bookshelf Reading 63
Question: This week?
Answer: Elemental Pairings Water and Water--Emotionally compatible if kept flowing together, watch out for the dams of blocked emotions that can cause stagnation and buildup. Open communication about how they feel is very important for this pair. (p.35)
From Our Energy Matters: The Art of Crystal Healing by Dena Marie.
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Question: This week?
Answer: Elemental Pairings Water and Water--Emotionally compatible if kept flowing together, watch out for the dams of blocked emotions that can cause stagnation and buildup. Open communication about how they feel is very important for this pair. (p.35)
From Our Energy Matters: The Art of Crystal Healing by Dena Marie.
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Saturday, November 12, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 62
Random Bookshelf Reading 62
Question: Today?
Answer: "It is important to point out that the word "mysterious" has nothing to do with "vague" as far as Scorpio is concerned. If by chance you feel that you get confused by or because of vagueness, it is because you are not using the strong side of your sign. Mystery is knowledge, while vagueness for you is just a waste of time. You are the king or queen of alchemy and can exchange one thing for another by wishing for it, which is something very few people understand or are capable of doing. You have to remember that nothing comes easy to you. For example, even if you happen to have gotten your money the old-fashioned way, by inheriting it, for some mysterious cosmic reason, you will be unable to gain access to it as easily as others would. And another mystery is that you are a wonderful and enigmatic leader. People don't forget you because you are the only one who knows how to get in touch with the most difficult side of your immensely imaginative, spacious mind. You can usually express yourself in ways that reverberate in other people's ears. They want more, so you lead them. Sometimes, also in a rather mysterious way, you can scare people. Take heed: blockbuster movies earn millions by using scare tactics on their audiences. People let go of something when they are afraid, which brings us back to what you, Scorpio, can do for us." (p.133)
From Astrological Intelligence: A Practical System for Illuminating Life's Everyday Choices by Andrea Valeria with Sherri Rifkin.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "It is important to point out that the word "mysterious" has nothing to do with "vague" as far as Scorpio is concerned. If by chance you feel that you get confused by or because of vagueness, it is because you are not using the strong side of your sign. Mystery is knowledge, while vagueness for you is just a waste of time. You are the king or queen of alchemy and can exchange one thing for another by wishing for it, which is something very few people understand or are capable of doing. You have to remember that nothing comes easy to you. For example, even if you happen to have gotten your money the old-fashioned way, by inheriting it, for some mysterious cosmic reason, you will be unable to gain access to it as easily as others would. And another mystery is that you are a wonderful and enigmatic leader. People don't forget you because you are the only one who knows how to get in touch with the most difficult side of your immensely imaginative, spacious mind. You can usually express yourself in ways that reverberate in other people's ears. They want more, so you lead them. Sometimes, also in a rather mysterious way, you can scare people. Take heed: blockbuster movies earn millions by using scare tactics on their audiences. People let go of something when they are afraid, which brings us back to what you, Scorpio, can do for us." (p.133)
From Astrological Intelligence: A Practical System for Illuminating Life's Everyday Choices by Andrea Valeria with Sherri Rifkin.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 61
Random Bookshelf Reading 61
Busy day today! Well, here it is finally...
Question: Today?
Answer: "In the Rider pack we see each Ace held in a hand coming out of a cloud. This symbol, seen also in other decks, teaches us that each element can lead us to spiritual mystery. It also teaches us that all experience is a gift, from a source we cannot consciously know, unless we follow the deep spiritual journey shown in the Major Arcana. For this reason I have ended each suit with an ace." (p.155)
From Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Book of Tarot by Rachel Pollack.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Busy day today! Well, here it is finally...
Question: Today?
Answer: "In the Rider pack we see each Ace held in a hand coming out of a cloud. This symbol, seen also in other decks, teaches us that each element can lead us to spiritual mystery. It also teaches us that all experience is a gift, from a source we cannot consciously know, unless we follow the deep spiritual journey shown in the Major Arcana. For this reason I have ended each suit with an ace." (p.155)
From Seventy-Eight Degrees of Wisdom: A Book of Tarot by Rachel Pollack.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Lifelines Poetry Anthology Released Today!
Lifelines poetry anthology by the Poetic Muselings, published by Inkspotter Publishing is available today on Amazon.com. The poets are Michele M. Graf, Margaret Fieland, Anne Westlund, Mary W. Jensen, Lin Neiswender and Kristen Howe. The cover collage is by Lin Neiswender.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 60
Random Bookshelf Reading 60
Question: Today?
Answer: "May 25 Magical Gifts: Berlioz gives you the gifts of
confidence, intelligence, and musical abilities. He believes you
should practice all the things you are good at to ensure your
success."
From Disneystrology: What Your Birthday Character Says About You by
Lisa Finander.
Question: Today?
Answer: "May 25 Magical Gifts: Berlioz gives you the gifts of
confidence, intelligence, and musical abilities. He believes you
should practice all the things you are good at to ensure your
success."
From Disneystrology: What Your Birthday Character Says About You by
Lisa Finander.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 59
Random Bookshelf Reading 59
Question: Today?
Answer: "The Hanged Man Finally, the Hanged Man says that it is time to let go of emotional baggage, and that you will soon be released from any pain or emotional hurt because you are opening your mind to living for the moment, not for the past." (p.109)
From The Tarot Bible by Sarah Bartlett.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "The Hanged Man Finally, the Hanged Man says that it is time to let go of emotional baggage, and that you will soon be released from any pain or emotional hurt because you are opening your mind to living for the moment, not for the past." (p.109)
From The Tarot Bible by Sarah Bartlett.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 58
Random Bookshelf Reading 58
Question: Today?
Answer: "Pisces Your relationships are bound to center around "in sickness and in health" with the definitions of those words becoming blurrier and blurrier all the time. So are you happier and more secure getting your nose hit with a rolled-up newspaper time after time to keep you behaving just so you don't have to be alone? Or are you better off giving up the idea of togetherness and allowing yourself to drift in and out of functioning just to find some peace in life? The best alternative is to find a happy spot to curl up in between." (p.327)
From SunShines: The Astrology of Being Happy by Michael Lutin.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Question: Today?
Answer: "Pisces Your relationships are bound to center around "in sickness and in health" with the definitions of those words becoming blurrier and blurrier all the time. So are you happier and more secure getting your nose hit with a rolled-up newspaper time after time to keep you behaving just so you don't have to be alone? Or are you better off giving up the idea of togetherness and allowing yourself to drift in and out of functioning just to find some peace in life? The best alternative is to find a happy spot to curl up in between." (p.327)
From SunShines: The Astrology of Being Happy by Michael Lutin.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Monday, November 7, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 57
Random Bookshelf Reading 57
Question: Today?
Answer: Mind The Sagittarian mind is philosophical and impractical, preferring ideas to applications. Not that Sagittarius doesn't enjoy working through problems and coming up with an unconventional solution that works. This is the eternal student, who asks all the big questions and seeks out the meaning of life. There is nothing this inventive mind likes better than an in-depth debate." (p.94)
From The Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac by Judy Hall.
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Question: Today?
Answer: Mind The Sagittarian mind is philosophical and impractical, preferring ideas to applications. Not that Sagittarius doesn't enjoy working through problems and coming up with an unconventional solution that works. This is the eternal student, who asks all the big questions and seeks out the meaning of life. There is nothing this inventive mind likes better than an in-depth debate." (p.94)
From The Astrology Bible: The Definitive Guide to the Zodiac by Judy Hall.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 56
Random Bookshelf Reading 56
Question: This week?
Answer: "I am like an owl of the wilderness, like a little owl of the waste places. I lie awake; I am like a lonely bird on the housetop. Psalms 102:6-7"
From Treasures of the Vatican Library: And to Every Beast...
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Question: This week?
Answer: "I am like an owl of the wilderness, like a little owl of the waste places. I lie awake; I am like a lonely bird on the housetop. Psalms 102:6-7"
From Treasures of the Vatican Library: And to Every Beast...
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 55
Random Bookshelf Reading 55
Question: Today?
Answer: "Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. Luke 12:27"
From Treasures of the Vatican Library: Consider the Lilies.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not clothed like one of these. Luke 12:27"
From Treasures of the Vatican Library: Consider the Lilies.
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Friday, November 4, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 54
Random Bookshelf Reading 54
Question: Today?
Answer: ""Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19"
From Treasures of the Vatican Library: The King of Kings.
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Question: Today?
Answer: ""Come, follow me," Jesus said, "and I will make you fishers of men." Matthew 4:19"
From Treasures of the Vatican Library: The King of Kings.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 53
Random Bookshelf Reading 53
Question: Today?
Answer: "...Say no more! Do not fear for them, my sister. For a good angel will accompany him; his journey will be successful, and he will come back in good health. Tobit 5:21-22"
From Treasures of the Vatican Library: a Host of Angels.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "...Say no more! Do not fear for them, my sister. For a good angel will accompany him; his journey will be successful, and he will come back in good health. Tobit 5:21-22"
From Treasures of the Vatican Library: a Host of Angels.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 52
Random Bookshelf Reading 52
Question: Today?
Answer: "Mars Conjunct Pluto Positively speaking, this transit is excellent for doing any kind of heavy work, particularly if it involves making major changes of any kind whatever. Even if you think you are totally uninterested in power, you will get a great deal of satisfaction out of having and using power. There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to use this power creatively. Just don't try to kid yourself that you aren't thinking of your own interests during this transit. You are, and there is nothing wrong in that unless your interests conflict with everyone else's." (p.253)
From Planets in Transit: Life Cycles for Living by Robert Hand.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Question: Today?
Answer: "Mars Conjunct Pluto Positively speaking, this transit is excellent for doing any kind of heavy work, particularly if it involves making major changes of any kind whatever. Even if you think you are totally uninterested in power, you will get a great deal of satisfaction out of having and using power. There is no reason why you shouldn't be able to use this power creatively. Just don't try to kid yourself that you aren't thinking of your own interests during this transit. You are, and there is nothing wrong in that unless your interests conflict with everyone else's." (p.253)
From Planets in Transit: Life Cycles for Living by Robert Hand.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Random Bookshelf Reading 51
Random Bookshelf Reading 51
Question: Today?
Answer: "Sharing the Cancer museum You often share your shell with lame ducks, political refugees, strays, misfits, the newly divorced--in short, the desperate whose life cannot get any worse. This is not because you are deeply caring, but because you don't notice them sobbing amid the bric-a-brac." (p.131)
From Darkside Zodiac by Stella Hyde.
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Question: Today?
Answer: "Sharing the Cancer museum You often share your shell with lame ducks, political refugees, strays, misfits, the newly divorced--in short, the desperate whose life cannot get any worse. This is not because you are deeply caring, but because you don't notice them sobbing amid the bric-a-brac." (p.131)
From Darkside Zodiac by Stella Hyde.
Disclaimer: Readings are for entertainment purposes only. You (the person reading the Random Bookshelf Readings) are solely responsible for actions taken based on these readings; neither Anne Westlund or The Divine Life Google Group and its members are liable. These readings are from my personal bookshelves (not sourced from the internet) and only one paragraph from each book will be posted, in rotating order (up to two times a year for some books). Any questions or comments, please reply to this post. ~Anne Westlund
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